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... of hazardous substances 1-7 Vietnam RoHS...1-7 Upgrade and Warranty 1-8 Acquisition of Replaceable Parts 1-8 Safety Instructions...1-9 MSI Highlights...1-12 Introductions 2-1 Unpacking...2-2 Product Overview...2-3 Top-open View...2-3 Front Side View...2-6 Right Side View...2-7 Left Side View...2-8 Rear Side View...2-10 Bottom Side View 2-11 How to Use the Keyboard 2-13 Windows Key...2-13 Quick Launch Keys 2-14 Disable or Enable Touchpad 2-14 Enter Sleep Mode 2-14 Switch Display...2-15 Use Multiple Monitors 2-15 Adjust the Brightness Level of the Display 2-15 1-2
... of hazardous substances 1-7 Vietnam RoHS...1-7 Upgrade and Warranty 1-8 Acquisition of Replaceable Parts 1-8 Safety Instructions...1-9 MSI Highlights...1-12 Introductions 2-1 Unpacking...2-2 Product Overview...2-3 Top-open View...2-3 Front Side View...2-6 Right Side View...2-7 Left Side View...2-8 Rear Side View...2-10 Bottom Side View 2-11 How to Use the Keyboard 2-13 Windows Key...2-13 Quick Launch Keys 2-14 Disable or Enable Touchpad 2-14 Enter Sleep Mode 2-14 Switch Display...2-15 Use Multiple Monitors 2-15 Adjust the Brightness Level of the Display 2-15 1-2
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... or Customize a Power Plan 3-6 Create Your Own Power Plan 3-9 How to Use the Touchpad 3-11 About HDD and SSD 3-12 About M.2 SSD Slot...3-12 How to Connect the Internet 3-13 Wireless LAN...3-13 Wired LAN...3-15 How to Set Up Bluetooth Connection 3-20 Activating Bluetooth Connection 3-20 How to Connect External Devices 3-23 Video: How to Use RAID Function 3-24 How to Select Boot Mode in BIOS 3-25 Video: How to Restore Windows 10 Operating System on MSI Notebooks 3-26 Video: How to Use MSI One Touch Install 3-27 1-3
... or Customize a Power Plan 3-6 Create Your Own Power Plan 3-9 How to Use the Touchpad 3-11 About HDD and SSD 3-12 About M.2 SSD Slot...3-12 How to Connect the Internet 3-13 Wireless LAN...3-13 Wired LAN...3-15 How to Set Up Bluetooth Connection 3-20 Activating Bluetooth Connection 3-20 How to Connect External Devices 3-23 Video: How to Use RAID Function 3-24 How to Select Boot Mode in BIOS 3-25 Video: How to Restore Windows 10 Operating System on MSI Notebooks 3-26 Video: How to Use MSI One Touch Install 3-27 1-3
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.... 1-5 CE Conformity This device is connected. This equipment generates, uses and radiates radio frequency energy, and, if not installed and used in order to comply with the emission limits. User's Manual FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. ▶...
.... 1-5 CE Conformity This device is connected. This equipment generates, uses and radiates radio frequency energy, and, if not installed and used in order to comply with the emission limits. User's Manual FCC-B Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. ▶...
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... detailed information about the acquisition of the product if users do not understand the component location or how to assembly/disassembly, since the product has been discontinued, depending on the models users purchased. Upgrade and Warranty Please note that certain components, such as memory modules, HDD, SSD, ODD, and Bluetooth/WiFi combo card, etc., preinstalled in certain countries or territories may be...
... detailed information about the acquisition of the product if users do not understand the component location or how to assembly/disassembly, since the product has been discontinued, depending on the models users purchased. Upgrade and Warranty Please note that certain components, such as memory modules, HDD, SSD, ODD, and Bluetooth/WiFi combo card, etc., preinstalled in certain countries or territories may be...
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Safety Instructions User's Manual Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly. Do not place anything on top of the power cord. • Always place the notebook on a stable, flat, hard surface before setting it up. • Do not lay the notebook on an unstable surface while using it, such as your lap, bed, pillow, or sofa, etc... • Do not cover the...
Safety Instructions User's Manual Read the safety instructions carefully and thoroughly. Do not place anything on top of the power cord. • Always place the notebook on a stable, flat, hard surface before setting it up. • Do not lay the notebook on an unstable surface while using it, such as your lap, bed, pillow, or sofa, etc... • Do not cover the...
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... keyboard hot keys defined separately for specific occasions. • SSE function is turned off. 2. The following quick launch buttons will be able to reset the notebook if needed. With this application, users will only be pre-installed a unique keyboard manager application, SSE (SteelSeries Engine). Quick Launch Buttons Use the quick launch buttons to the sleep state. • LED goes off when the notebook is only available on the notebook with the necessary applications installed. Power LED/ GPU Mode LED...
... keyboard hot keys defined separately for specific occasions. • SSE function is turned off. 2. The following quick launch buttons will be able to reset the notebook if needed. With this application, users will only be pre-installed a unique keyboard manager application, SSE (SteelSeries Engine). Quick Launch Buttons Use the quick launch buttons to the sleep state. • LED goes off when the notebook is only available on the notebook with the necessary applications installed. Power LED/ GPU Mode LED...
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...; Use this button to maximize the fan speed to the webcam, blinks when webcam function is activated; Refer to How to Use the Keyboard for picture taking, video recording or conferencing, and so on. • Webcam LED indicator, next to cool down the overall temperature of the notebook. 3. Status LED Caps Lock Glows when the Caps Lock function is the pointing device of the notebook. 5. User's Manual Dragon Center (optional) • This notebook may be used...
...; Use this button to maximize the fan speed to the webcam, blinks when webcam function is activated; Refer to How to Use the Keyboard for picture taking, video recording or conferencing, and so on. • Webcam LED indicator, next to cool down the overall temperature of the notebook. 3. Status LED Caps Lock Glows when the Caps Lock function is the pointing device of the notebook. 5. User's Manual Dragon Center (optional) • This notebook may be used...
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... capacity status. • Continuously blinking if the battery fails. Status LED Wireless LAN (WiFi) • LED glows when WLAN (WiFi) function is enabled. • LED goes out when this function is in stereo speakers which deliver the high quality sound, and supports the HD audio technology. 2. Battery Status • LED glows when the battery is being charged. • LED turns amber while the battery is disabled. If the problem persists, please contact your local...
... capacity status. • Continuously blinking if the battery fails. Status LED Wireless LAN (WiFi) • LED glows when WLAN (WiFi) function is enabled. • LED goes out when this function is in stereo speakers which deliver the high quality sound, and supports the HD audio technology. 2. Battery Status • LED glows when the battery is being charged. • LED turns amber while the battery is disabled. If the problem persists, please contact your local...
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... the ventilator for connecting various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, or video cameras, and offers more advantages over high-speed data transferring. Kensington Lock This notebook provides a Kensington lock hole, which allows users to connect a LAN cable for network connection. 3. RJ-45 Connector The Ethernet connector, with optionally supported transmitting rate of the DisplayPort, with a VGA, DVI or HDMI interface. 4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port (Type C) USB 3.2 Gen 1, the SuperSpeed USB, delivers the higher...
... the ventilator for connecting various devices, such as storage devices, hard drives, or video cameras, and offers more advantages over high-speed data transferring. Kensington Lock This notebook provides a Kensington lock hole, which allows users to connect a LAN cable for network connection. 3. RJ-45 Connector The Ethernet connector, with optionally supported transmitting rate of the DisplayPort, with a VGA, DVI or HDMI interface. 4. USB 3.2 Gen 1 Port (Type C) USB 3.2 Gen 1, the SuperSpeed USB, delivers the higher...
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Use the FN keys on the keyboard which is a must to perform Windows-specific functions, such as opening the Start menu and launching the shortcut menu. 2-13 With the help of these keys, users will be able to work more efficiently. Windows Key You can find the Windows Logo key on the keyboard to Use the Keyboard This notebook provides a full functioned keyboard. To ensure that the keyboard will be functioning properly, it is used to install the necessary applications before using the keyboard function keys. User's Manual How to activate the specific applications or tools.
Use the FN keys on the keyboard which is a must to perform Windows-specific functions, such as opening the Start menu and launching the shortcut menu. 2-13 With the help of these keys, users will be able to work more efficiently. Windows Key You can find the Windows Logo key on the keyboard to Use the Keyboard This notebook provides a full functioned keyboard. To ensure that the keyboard will be functioning properly, it is used to install the necessary applications before using the keyboard function keys. User's Manual How to activate the specific applications or tools.
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... game playing. • Press both FN and F4 keys to launch Dragon Center application. + Super Battery • Press FN and F5 keys to switch to Super Battery mode, the power saving mode provided by Dragon Center. • Refer to the Notebook Software Application Manual for further details. + Airplane Mode • Press FN and F10 keys repeatedly to turn Airplane Mode on . Disable or Enable Touchpad Enable or disable the touchpad function. + 2-14
... game playing. • Press both FN and F4 keys to launch Dragon Center application. + Super Battery • Press FN and F5 keys to switch to Super Battery mode, the power saving mode provided by Dragon Center. • Refer to the Notebook Software Application Manual for further details. + Airplane Mode • Press FN and F10 keys repeatedly to turn Airplane Mode on . Disable or Enable Touchpad Enable or disable the touchpad function. + 2-14
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... the notebook. • Press and hold the Windows key, and then press [P] key to + bring up [Project]. • Select how you want your display to wake up the system + from the selections of the Display Increase the LCD brightness. + Decrease the LCD brightness. + 2-15 Adjust the Brightness Level of PC screen only, Duplicate, Extend, and Second screen only. Press the Power button to project on the system configuration). User's Manual Enter Sleep Mode...
... the notebook. • Press and hold the Windows key, and then press [P] key to + bring up [Project]. • Select how you want your display to wake up the system + from the selections of the Display Increase the LCD brightness. + Decrease the LCD brightness. + 2-15 Adjust the Brightness Level of PC screen only, Duplicate, Extend, and Second screen only. Press the Power button to project on the system configuration). User's Manual Enter Sleep Mode...
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...2.0 is the default console available for TPM communications serving data encryption purposes. 2-19 With professional versions of Windows, BitLocker is a hardware-based encryption device that collaborates with software measures to form a more advanced and secure data protection. User's Manual I/O Port USB Audio Video LAN Card Reader Communication Port LAN Wireless LAN Bluetooth Display LCD Type Video Graphics VRAM Webcam Resolution Audio Internal Speakers Security Trusted Platform Module (optional) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type C 1 x Mic-in BIOS settings where appropriate.
...2.0 is the default console available for TPM communications serving data encryption purposes. 2-19 With professional versions of Windows, BitLocker is a hardware-based encryption device that collaborates with software measures to form a more advanced and secure data protection. User's Manual I/O Port USB Audio Video LAN Card Reader Communication Port LAN Wireless LAN Bluetooth Display LCD Type Video Graphics VRAM Webcam Resolution Audio Internal Speakers Security Trusted Platform Module (optional) 3 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 1 x USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type C 1 x Mic-in BIOS settings where appropriate.
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... recharging. User's Manual ▶▶ Battery type • This notebook may be equipped with a high-capacity Li-ion or Li-polymer battery pack depending on the model you have. • The rechargeable battery pack is an internal power source of the notebook. ▶▶ Battery charging behavior To optimize battery life and avoid a sudden power loss, read the tips below: • Suspend system operation if the...
... recharging. User's Manual ▶▶ Battery type • This notebook may be equipped with a high-capacity Li-ion or Li-polymer battery pack depending on the model you have. • The rechargeable battery pack is an internal power source of the notebook. ▶▶ Battery charging behavior To optimize battery life and avoid a sudden power loss, read the tips below: • Suspend system operation if the...
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... menu. Click [Next] to optimize the battery life while using this notebook. 1. Select Power Options in the left pane. 2. User's Manual Create Your Own Power Plan You can create your own power plan and customize it will be recommended to use ECO Mode power saving function to continue. 3. Select an existing plan that is automatically set as your needs most, and give the plan a name. Now you have a new power...
... menu. Click [Next] to optimize the battery life while using this notebook. 1. Select Power Options in the left pane. 2. User's Manual Create Your Own Power Plan You can create your own power plan and customize it will be recommended to use ECO Mode power saving function to continue. 3. Select an existing plan that is automatically set as your needs most, and give the plan a name. Now you have a new power...
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... your display. For example, if you are a left-handed user, you to control the notebook by pointing the location of the cursor on a proper location of the touchpad to continue the movement. 3-11 When your finger reaches the edge of the pad, lift your Windows operating system. To configure the touchpad, you move simultaneously to the same direction. User's Manual How to Use the Touchpad The touchpad...
... your display. For example, if you are a left-handed user, you to control the notebook by pointing the location of the cursor on a proper location of the touchpad to continue the movement. 3-11 When your finger reaches the edge of the pad, lift your Windows operating system. To configure the touchpad, you move simultaneously to the same direction. User's Manual How to Use the Touchpad The touchpad...
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... on the models users purchased. About M.2 SSD Slot The notebook may be equipped with hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) depending on the touchpad is the basics of the HDDs and SSDs. Most SSDs use NAND-based flash memory, and have moved and placed the cursor over an icon, a menu item or a command that your finger on . How to Get Started ▶▶...
... on the models users purchased. About M.2 SSD Slot The notebook may be equipped with hard disk drive (HDD) or solid state drive (SSD) depending on the touchpad is the basics of the HDDs and SSDs. Most SSDs use NAND-based flash memory, and have moved and placed the cursor over an icon, a menu item or a command that your finger on . How to Get Started ▶▶...
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Find the icon in the Network settings. 3-14 How to Get Started ▶▶ Check the Wireless LAN status When Airplane mode is enabled, Wireless LAN connection will be turned off . 1. Check if Wireless LAN mode is turned off . Go to unfold the settings menu. 2. Before setting up a Wireless LAN connection, make sure that Airplane mode is available in the lower-right corner of the task bar and click on it to the desktop.
Find the icon in the Network settings. 3-14 How to Get Started ▶▶ Check the Wireless LAN status When Airplane mode is enabled, Wireless LAN connection will be turned off . 1. Check if Wireless LAN mode is turned off . Go to unfold the settings menu. 2. Before setting up a Wireless LAN connection, make sure that Airplane mode is available in the lower-right corner of the task bar and click on it to the desktop.
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Choose [Change adapter options]. 3. Right click on it to select [Open Network & Internet settings]. 2. Select [General] tab, click [Obtain an IP address automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically]. Troubleshoot problems Open Network & Internet settings 3-15 In the Ethernet Properties window, select [Networking] tab and check [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)]. Before setting up the connection of Dynamic IP/PPPoE or Broadband (PPPoE) or Static IP, contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP...
Choose [Change adapter options]. 3. Right click on it to select [Open Network & Internet settings]. 2. Select [General] tab, click [Obtain an IP address automatically] and [Obtain DNS server address automatically]. Troubleshoot problems Open Network & Internet settings 3-15 In the Ethernet Properties window, select [Networking] tab and check [Internet Protocol Version 4 (TCP/IPv4)]. Before setting up the connection of Dynamic IP/PPPoE or Broadband (PPPoE) or Static IP, contact your Internet Service Provider (ISP...
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Watch the instruction video at: Windows 10/ 8.1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERItRaJUKQs Windows 7: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43lnM4m-500 YouTube Windows 10/ 8.1 Youku YouTube Windows 7 Youku 3-27 User's Manual Video: How to Use MSI One Touch Install MSI "One Touch Install", the one-click installer application, allows users to efficiently install all needed drivers on MSI notebooks with single click.
Watch the instruction video at: Windows 10/ 8.1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERItRaJUKQs Windows 7: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43lnM4m-500 YouTube Windows 10/ 8.1 Youku YouTube Windows 7 Youku 3-27 User's Manual Video: How to Use MSI One Touch Install MSI "One Touch Install", the one-click installer application, allows users to efficiently install all needed drivers on MSI notebooks with single click.
